DALI Spektor 5.1 Channel Home Theatre Amp + Speaker System
Bringing the Spektor series to life has been a delicate balancing act of getting the optimum amount of audio performance, and optimising the production of every element of each speaker. Getting this much performance from a speaker series in this price range not only took all of DALI's experience and know-how, but also hours and hours spent in the listening room, improving the driver and crossover designs to create the perfect audio performance that exceeds their affordable price point.
It's well known that these DALI speakers will play nicely with any amp behind them, but when paired with the included Yamaha RX-V585, they'll come alive. The included AV receiver from Yamaha features the processing and amplification capabilities to make this system an entertainment centre unheard of at this price!
What's Included:
- Yamaha RX-V585 7.2 AV Receiver
- DALI Spektor 6 Dual 6.5" Floor Standing Speakers
- DALI Spektor Vokal Dual 4.25" Centre Speaker
- DALI Spektor 1 4.5" Bookshelf Speakers
- DALI Sub C-8 D 8" Down-Firing 170W Active Subwoofer
Yamaha RX-V585 5.1 AV Receiver
The RX-V585 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver that supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound technologies, as well as the latest network functions for an amazing home theatre experience.
Key Features:
- 80 W per channel (6 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2-ch driven)
- 115 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1-ch driven)
- 145 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven)
- Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ support
- HD Audio with CINEMA DSP 3D
- Amazon Alexa voice control compatibility
- YPAO™ sound optimisation
- Music streaming services built-in
- HDMI® (4 in / 1 out) with Dolby Vision™ and Hybrid Log-Gamma
DALI Spektor 6
Built around two 6½” woofers and a 25 mm soft dome tweeter, the Spektor 6 is the powerhouse of the SPEKTOR family. Serving up a detailed, dynamic and powerful sound, they are the perfect choice for any stereo or surround setup.
The SPEKTOR 6's dual 6,5” woofers were developed specifically for this speaker. Even small details like the angle of the wood fibre cone and the size of the dust cap are optimised for the best possible integration, dispersion and performance in the SPEKTOR 6.
Key Features:
- Dual 6.5" woofers, extra-lightweight soft dome tweeter
- High efficiency / low amplifier demand
- DALI's signature paper / wood-fibre speaker cones
- Smooth sound radiation pattern
DALI Spektor Vokal
Taking centre stage, the SPEKTOR VOKAL delivers clarity and depth to any movie. The two 4½” woofers and 25 mm soft dome are setup to match perfectly with any of the three models in the SPEKTOR series.
Key Features:
- 4.5" woofer, extra-lightweight soft dome tweeter
- High efficiency / low amplifier demand
- DALI's signature paper / wood-fibre speaker cones
- Smooth sound radiation pattern
DALI Spektor 1
The ultra-compact speaker in this DALI range. Built around a 4½” wood fibre woofer and a 21 mm soft dome tweeter, the SPEKTOR 1 is perfect for almost any place that requires a small but well-performing speaker. Front, rear or side speakers in a surround system, or alone in a compact stereo setup.
Key Features:
- 4.5" woofer, extra-lightweight soft dome tweeter
- High efficiency / low amplifier demand
- DALI's signature paper / wood-fibre speaker cones
- Smooth sound radiation pattern
- Stands for the Spektor 1 available separately
DALI Sub C-8 D
Unlike many subwoofers, the DALI SUB C-8 D has been engineered to perform equally well on both music and movies. Though featuring a 8” down-firing woofer, the SUB C-8 D can render a true-to-life signal thanks to DALI's persistent engineering work and is everything but a ‘boombox’.
Key Features:
- 8" down-firing subwoofer and bass port makes for kid- and pet-friendly use
- High-yield 170W Class D amplifier with 220W peak output
- Elegant, sleek exterior design
- LFE and mono / stereo RCA inputs with crossover and phase adjustments for easy integration into any system
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WOOD FIBRE CONES
Dali's low-loss drivers uses a mix of low-mass paper and wood fibre reinforcement for their cones. The embedded wood fibres give the surface an uneven structure, which dramatically minimises the resonance of the surface. This creates the best possible reproduction of every detail in the audio signal.
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AMPLIFIER FRIENDLY
The amplifier friendly design of the SPEKTOR series make them a perfect fit for almost any of the amplifiers in its price category. The SPEKTOR will bring out the best of any amplifier, be it compact Hi-Fi, stereo amplifiers or surround receivers--showing you just how good music and movies can sound.
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SOFT DOME TWEETER
The dome tweeter offers best-in-class resolution with an extended frequency response, wide dispersion and low coloration. The sound is a clear heritage from DALI's high-end series. The tweeter is based on an ultra-lightweight weaved fabric, which weighs less than half of the market standard (0.056 mg/mm2).
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LOW SIGNAL LOSS
By using only DALI designed and custom-built drivers, the need for frequency correction in the crossover is eliminated. This enables DALI to design an exact crossover which together with carefully selected quality components ensure that the signal loss is close to zero.
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The SPEKTOR tweeters render high frequencies with high accuracy. This means very short excursions but at high acceleration. In other words, it features a low moving mass and a strong motor.
The tweeter used in the SPEKTOR Series is based on an ultra-light weight weaved fabric. Compared to most soft dome tweeters in the market, the DALI dome material is less than half the weight; 0.056 mg per mm2.
The beauty of the soft dome tweeter is its impressive ability to play even the lowest parts of the high frequency range without any break-ups. This is crucial when handling the all important hand-over from the woofer to the tweeter. Not having to push either the woofer or tweeter beyond what they do best results in a seamless transition and preserves every detail in the mid-range frequencies.
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The wood fibre cones are a DALI trademark, as well as a proven DALI technology. The SPEKTOR cone membranes are crafted from a mix of fine-grained paper and wood fibre pulp. This makes the cones very rigid, very lightweight, and the unevenness in the structure of the membrane helps minimise unwanted surface resonances.
Combining the well-behaving wood fibre cone with the low-loss rubber surround and spider suspension results in the reproduction of even the smallest micro-detail in the signal – unfiltered and with high accuracy.
The structure of the chassis is designed for optimal strength and airflow. Keeping the woofer structure strong eliminates internal vibrations and the optimised airflow around the cone area keeps movements unhindered, resulting in the ability to transform as much of the energy from the amplifier as possible, into movement.
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WIDE DISPERSION
DALI makes it easy to integrate your loudspeakers into any room. Both the driver materials and geometry applied in the SPEKTOR speakers have been selected to achieve a wide dispersion pattern.
You will experience a well-integrated sound, even when listening significantly off-axis. And, as you are often not seated directly in front of the loudspeaker when listening to music, this is important.
Optimising the audio signal for off-axis distribution results in the signal reaching your ear directly and the signal reflected off the room surfaces, to have a coherent balance. This means a consistent high sound quality across a much wider listening area. At the same time, it offers greater freedom and flexibility in positioning the loudspeakers.
An added benefit is hugely reduced harmonic distortion and diffractions causing frequency distortion, as these will always be stronger in an on-axis response. This is also the reason why all DALI speakers are not designed for toeing-in.
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The primary function of any loudspeaker is to convert the electrical signal from the amplifier into a realistic audio experience in the listening room. Any distortion or coloration of the original signal by drivers or enclosures is by definition a degradation of the sound.
Clarity in an audio signal is obtained by low loss of information in combination with creating a smooth and seamless reproduction in both the time and frequency domain.
By using only DALI designed and custom-built drivers, the need for frequency correction in the crossover is eliminated. This enables an exact crossover to be designed and built out of quality components, which ensures that the signal loss is close to zero.
Another fundamental idea is the lowering of mechanical distortion. This to make sure that the connected amplifier will not be exposed to a larger than necessary challenge, causing loss of detail in the signal even before it has the chance to reach the loudspeaker.
Through very low mechanical loss, the most fragile sound details, even at very low listening levels, are preserved. This is the only way to obtain the sensation of ultimate transparency and “liveliness” from reproduced loudspeaker sound.
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Placing a subwoofer is a very large part of creating the perfect audio reproduction. It is recommended to place a subwoofer like the C-8 D ideally in a corner, or alongside a wall as a second choice. This will maximise the bass output and the distribution around the room. The compact size of the SUB C-8 D makes placing it correctly much easier than with many larger subwoofers.
Over the years DALI engineers have developed a set of sound design principles. Today these are applied in the creation of any DALI speaker. Naturally, subwoofers must be able to enter into any setup without sacrificing the purpose of providing wide dispersion, time coherence and low-loss performance. The DALI SUB C-8 D will feel equally at home in a movie focused surround setup and in a compact stereo setup meant for mainly musical enjoyment.
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The integrated 170 Watt RMS Class D amplifier is highly linear. The DALI SUB C-8 D will follow and render the required signal with an absolute minimum of bias. Designed not only for continuous power, but also for peak performances, the SUB C-8 D is able to deliver 220 Watts of peak power. This is very important for both movie and music signals.
To improve sound reproduction and to ensure performance under difficult circumstances, a limiter has been incorporated in the amplifier section. The integrated limiter works in two ways: It compares the input signal amplitude to the potential output signal level, and compares the available supply voltage from the power supply to the expected output signal. If any of these comparisons show potential problem, the limiter will reduce the signal discreetly and without affecting peak power.
Fitted with controls for gain, cut-off frequency, and phase, the DALI SUB C-8 D will adapt to any front speakers and room acoustics. And with a choice of LFE and LINE inputs it can be connected to almost any amplifier, receiver or processor.
The switch-mode power supply is part of the reason for very low power consumption - only 0.4 Watt in standby mode. And the amplifier yields an impressive efficiency of 70%. The high-efficiency amplifier section and power supply together generate an absolute minimum of heat loss. For that reason you will find no external heat sink on the SUB C-8 D.
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DALI SUB C-8 D is equipped with an 8” down-firing woofer. The cone is constructed from high-quality paper pulp, produce a rigid cone with excellent breakup characteristics while at the same time being very lightweight and agile.
The woofer engine is built around an oversized ferrite magnet and optimised for maximum flux within the voice coil gap. It was crucial for DALI's project team to enable the SUB C-8 D to render the finer low frequency details in music - and also put out high sound pressure levels on request. The measured values indicate that we reached a level of control and precision rarely found in this category at all. And the numerous listening sessions have truly convinced us that this was the right way to go.
The voice coil is 26.5 mm long and built for long excursions, vented to ensure air-cooling to the system, and the benefit is a stable impedance response. The pole piece is likewise vented for maximum cooling, and here the venting also reduces internal compression in the motor system. This ensures free movement of the cone without any over/under pressure affecting performance.
Adhering to the low-loss sound design principle, the surround of the woofer is built to allow long and linear excursion. The over-sized suspension is designed to allow transients small and large to all turn into undistorted acoustic signals.
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The solid MDF cabinet is designed and manufactured to meet the tough DALI specifications. Coming in a choice of Black Ash or White finish, it can blend in perfectly with most speaker designs and room decors.
The entire cabinet is effectively decoupled from the floor by means of four polymer based oversized spikes. Appearing to hover above the floor, the distance of 30 mm eliminates any potential turbulence from the space between the cabinet and the floor itself. Still, the proximity to the floor ensures that the benefit of having a down-firing subwoofer is maintained; a higher efficiency and more freedom in positioning.
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